Pocket Operator Power Adapter // Track from Scratch on the PO-33

[@Objectivityiskey]

Instead of powering the Pocket Operators from the wall directly, they can be run for many hours from super capacitors installed in the same place the batteries go. I've been working on a docking bay where you can just set the PO on the bay for a few seconds and get a cap charge for a multi hour session using super caps. If anyone is interested how this works, I could make a video when I finish the project. Does anyone desires this?

[@ghost_in_the_robot]

Hey man, this sounds interesting to me. I know their are contact points above the battery on the PO, I've seen people solder wires to them and power the unit directly without any batteries. So you're saying that you wanna make a touch based surface to wireless charge them? I could implement that into my lazy susan spinning/rotating disc that I've got my 6 pocket operators tilted toward the middle. This way I can spin them around and access each one from the front view. I hope that made sense, it's hard to describe lol

[@Objectivityiskey]

@@ghost_in_the_robot Yes, I've been working on making a charging mat that can nearly instantaneously charge up a bank of super capacitors that would then allow the PO to run for a session. This way, instead of needing to replace batteries, the super caps would be a forever replacement. I'm going to be out of town until after the 4 of July, but if you want to collaborate when I get back we can chat more about this? You can email me at [e-mail].

[@Tofu_Pilot]

Let's have the video already, gah. Send the tech, change the world, what are you waiting on, homie?

[@javanmonroe6064]

Yeah for sure make the video

[@Objectivityiskey]

@@javanmonroe6064 When I'm back from NYC I'll make a video.

[@daviddetwiler3770]

looks like the actual adapter block is meant to slide into those tabs at the top of the case. super clean design.

[@davefave4351]

From a review for an a/c adapter to a 15 minute workout. Outstanding and inspiring.

[@kmk4960]

That's really cool that you showed that. It's important for us to see that even professionals have the same issues (and f-up sometimes)... I'd walk away too. Great Vid! Thanks!!!

[@robert__]

beat #2 has a really dope energy. its got me really inspired to make music

[@GreatistheWorld]

I never minded house music, but never Got It until this channel. Seeing the building blocks, the variations, the process

[@librandon3795]

same here! Ricky does make me enjoy this type of house music

[@display8580]

Ha, that feeling when you just deleted something you really liked. i did it this morning on the train with a melody that sounded great and was like Noooooo! Undo? Undo, where are you?!!

[@ToyKeeper]

Eneloops are fantastic. Have been using the same ones for 10+ years and they're still going strong. But I can see how external power would be nice too.

[@goldfishy]

@ToyKeeper thanks for posting, picked some up

[@mrcwalker33]

Keep the lights on, we keep on supporting.Thanks for the pack! Two thoughts: 1. a video on how to use the 33 with Ableton and 2. a real deal sample pack made by you for the 33. Yes, we'll pay, haha! :D

[@MesGuided]

Yes!! PO-33 with Ableton video 🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏

[@youtubeaccount2302]

Lmao RIP Ricky’s samples. This one hurt to watch - such a sick beat. Gone but not forgotten.

[@zooblestyx]

TE really did pretty much everything right with the PO33.

[@ItsTheBishop206]

i think they coulda used some pots that arent absolute dogshit but other than that i love the po33

[@MesGuided]

Would love to see a deluxe version with better buttons and knobs, undo function, and whatever else other upgrades

[@zooblestyx]

I agree with both of you, gentlemen. The way it's planned out and executed is just about the most accessible sampler I've ever used. Just needs a bit better longevity. I guess they just don't want our money.

[@smacksalad]

Dich Studio cases for proper PO solid protection! Very happy with em here.

[@Chris-rd6ih]

You should layer your samples on the pc (kick+snare, kick+hihat, etc…), so you can have all your drums in one channel/track. Cool stuff as always, Ricky!

[@Alphastare23]

I backed the Revolt kickstarter, no brainer. Great to finally see another option to batteries!

[@KrumpusPlunk]

I dont get it, what's different about these adapters vs other battery-to-dc and battery-to-usb adapters that have already existed for years?

[@prof3ss]

Rechargeable batteries still end up being more useful I feel . I like the tilt on that case tho . Much love brotha

[@lff5367]

Gear with no undo (or save so very close to revert to 0 -looking at you Digitakt) keeps you on your toes, live life dangerously!

[@smacksalad]

Been following this campaign and contributed to the kickstarter (which ended today btw). Nice demo. The PO-33 is too good. It always amazes me how fast you can work on that thing!

[@ChemistryLemur]

so there is no way to get these currently :(?

[@KrumpusPlunk]

kickstarter? I feel like I've seen these around for years...

[@KrumpusPlunk]

@@ChemistryLemur just look for "aaa adapter", I see them on amazon for around ten bucks. they also exist with an usb plug, so you could also power all your POs from a powerbank

[@IhorMedia]

This video came out at the time when me and my friend were jamming in a park on bunch of POs. Deleting a sound on the KO is such a... push for creativity?! Peace, Ricky!

[@RickyTinez]

haha that's a good spin on it!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Really nice groove, Ricky! I *just* got my KO and I’m scratching my head, still, but I’m watching tutorial vids which are helping.

[@Philodrone]

I wish this had 6 voices and mute button or resample option ;) For now I will mess with Koala and let PO get some more dust! Sick jam bro!

[@MrMarcLaflamme]

Telling you Ricky, you're onto something. First it was assembling headphones now changing batteries. New channel. Haha. TE needs to add the Elektron undo

[@RickyTinez]

yea that undo and a quick mute function would be amaziinggg

[@rookmaster7502]

As the batteries in my pocket operators usually last several months, I can't imagine why I would want a power adapter. Just another gadget to get misplaced.

[@adamkrasneski3679]

For environmental and convenience reasons. I usually use my pos at the same dek everytime. I get really annoyed when the batteries eventually die. A daisy chain power adapter would be great, but im pretty sure these guys are massively overcharging for these adapters. If i read their page right, u dont even get a wall plug. Just some dummy batteries and a cable for like $40.

[@Kpfromtha313]

Oh and that ending I have SO been there. When you suddenly realize you have done the unthinkable AGAIN!

[@highlanderes]

The white Ikea rechargeable keep going - not going back wires, but good option.

[@distortimus7631]

Yessss. Another Saturday evening with Enrique.

[@scallywagmusic6156]

But you know what I REALLY miss on the PO33? Fine tuning option. Generally, but especially for trimming samples, it would improve this device so damn much.

[@Usedpaperbag]

Hey I could be wrong but I heard a couple users reporting that if you remove the stock pots and solder on new ones that their much better at fine tuning the sample

[@scallywagmusic6156]

@@Usedpaperbag If anyone has tried that I would love to hear about the results, as for me the lack of fine tuning is the weakest point of an otherwise amazing little sampler.

[@EIIjot]

Try adding a lever. Like superglue a toothpick to it and you should be able to get better precision

[@rise_above2343]

Love the power adapter. The Beat Makers MPO XS case is my favorite PO case tho. Built solid, and perfect buttons for mashing. Also styled like an MPC.

[@smacksalad]

Yeah, those cases look great.

[@teckno_senpai]

omg just looked it up. that looks dope as f... of course all sold out... damn

[@MK-vi2cm]

@@teckno_senpai i found out about those cases 2 days ago, i feel your pain lol. There's a new Gameboy sttled case coming out from those guys on the 17th of this month though

[@LeslieJones_RSTRCTD]

Oh LoLz, finally had some time on hand to properly enjoy this PO-33 workout. And to be honest...I have lost sounds and patterns every once in a while as well. Hope you will recover and continue the work on this one, as I really am curious to hear the result. :)

[@Kpfromtha313]

Every time I watch one of your 33 videos I feel like I need to cop one lol this is such a dope addition though. Batteries for my Volca Sample 2 are killing me.

[@aristide1476]

This Is great.....many nice covers overseas. And this battery thing kicks asses

[@Popart-xh2fd]

Never understood why Teenage Engineer has so much disregard for PO cases. Their sells would explode if TE sold them together with decent prices. The board by itself feels a lot like an unfinished product.

[@m4nuz]

not for me, i very like the design. even as a child i was proud to have the transparent gameboy...

[@MrMargaretScratcher]

@@Jacobeyesea That worked for me :/

[@tonykellydjt2805]

That's the point. It keeps the price down. Emphasis on quality components with bare bones packaging. It's all about marketing.

[@donaldferguson7777]

ive noticed if you can isolate the punch in FX to the sound you want repeated like the "whats good" sample insted of using multiple step locations it can reduce the choking of sample playback quite a lot. it can get tricky but you find a more dynamic strategy with sample save slot location and exactly which fx button is used for a live write that is layered onto still. for example it seems easier to isolate the repeat FX when the sample is in drums, it seems more able to repeat just that one sample while letting the others play more often. i have been able to remove steps but just used fx to repeat them in a live write scenario that is saved to the pattern. it seems to be a smaller request for the PO despite the audio output being fuller. less steps and careful FX writing in the patterns go a long way here.

[@andreeks2032]

MyVolts made an amazing thing, can't wait to put my hands on it!

[@adamkrasneski3679]

I like the idea, but the price is horrendous if im reading it rigbt. $40 for some dummy batteries and a cable. They dont even include a power supply. That seems like a bad value proposition imo.

[@andreeks2032]

@@adamkrasneski3679 actually I found something very similar to what my volts did on some marketplaces: dummy batteries with a micro USB port directly on them. Never tried them but the price difference is kinda important. Gonna re evaluate this for sure

[@adamkrasneski3679]

@@andreeks2032 are u sure they are dummy batteries and not li ion? Have seen those and been meaning to grab some, but I havent seen dummy batteries w a port. ive seen battery eliminators that include the power supply for bout 20 bucks. Sometimes less. But reviews and quality seem to be hit or miss.

[@andreeks2032]

@@adamkrasneski3679 i checked again and they're li ion batteries. Don't know if these are exploitable like the myVolts tho.

[@adamkrasneski3679]

@@andreeks2032 im willing to bet u could leavem plugged in while powering a pocket operator. It would probably lessen the batteries lifespan tho.

[@pwnisher]

Hahahaha that ending! Just discovered your vids and love em man. Great vibes throughout! If you’re ever looking to get into 3D visuals and stuff I gotchu.

[@argamangez]

Two of my favorite youtubers each in their own topic, would love to see some sort of collab :)

[@mattboileau]

every K.O. user feels your pain! I never press REC + ANYTHING unless im absolutely sure what im doing. Pressing the REC button is the DANGER ZONE! lol love you ricky!

[@shu85626]

These buttons look like Lego 1x1 bricks

[@richcolour]

around the 7:00 minute mark this became something beautiful

[@A.V.O.O.V.A.]

LMAO THE END, man awesome vid as always, you almost had it !

[@kookiespace]

I haven't used actual batteries for like the last decade. Just get some rechargable ones. Also what a killer track!

[@zeusdeux]

I love Ricky Saturdays!

[@slayerficated]

My SYLO hat came in last week and I love it! Thanks Ricky!

[@RickyTinez]

Hell yea! Thanks for the support Normal!

[@Tofu_Pilot]

My volts is solid. They are in Europe so shipping can be a while if you aren't also in Europe but their prices on a lot of things are legit.

[@wiggesobk]

Everybody should have a pocket operator

[@bohnson8551]

Awesome video bro! i just bought the KO today and super excited!

[@leewightman8619]

Is that a pocket MPC 3000 on the thumbnail

[@ultimatelycorrect]

You should get the Speak, I use the KO for similar stuff to you and was hesitant to get the Speak, its actually a really good vocal synth and its got the Tonic drum pack on sound 16

[@GunDogSlim]

Nice PO case thanks. Would love to see you jam on the pocket operators more. Cheers

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

Rick I got a MPC Live II, I love it has a recharchable battery and built in speakers!

[@jordanWAH]

What was that about recording samples fast speed to save space? And what is UP with the mini MPC? You can't just bring it up and....nothing else? What u mean it WORKS? That like a raspberry pi joint?

[@stonedapesociety5628]

Wow Myvolts is awesome! I've just bought an usb daisy chain for my volcas and it's great!

[@adamkrasneski3679]

How much did it cost and did it come with a power supply? Im interested in daisy chaining my 3 pocket operators but it looked like a cable and dummy batteries was going to be more than $40. Thats rediculous. Hope i was misunderstanding.

[@stonedapesociety5628]

@@adamkrasneski3679 "myVolts Volca Power Splitter - Thomann Italia" m.thomann.de/it/myvolts_volca_power_splitter.htm This is the link for volcas' daisy chain and then I've found this about pocket operators by Ricky tinez Take a look

[@stonedapesociety5628]

@@adamkrasneski3679 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqaapXVohs97iqc Hope that can help you! For further question I'm here👍

[@bramsanjanssan4908]

Tape in some metal bars or something in the case to make it heavier and make it feel more "quality".

[@the_bluescreen]

Also, the case looks perfect! I wished I had a 3d printer to make it

[@Are0hEssEss]

You can't print the acrylic cover, so I don't get why one would print it...unless they dropped the one they purchased, and the case broke, but the acrylic survived?

[@scallywagmusic6156]

You can turn the volume down of an individual slice. Turn the playback volume for that sound down before you record it.

[@mopanda81]

Those drumpack sounds are hot

[@ADHM808]

You have such a great vibe, man. Love your channel.

[@teckno_senpai]

I WANT THAT CASE SO BADDDDD

[@henrikfisch]

Yeah A new video! Open a fresh Coke, leam back and let's get educated! :)

[@staticchoir]

thanks for the KO preset-file!

[@seanarooni]

That case looks so good!

[@MASTER_RO420]

15:44 slickest thing I’ve seen in a min

[@ロロ-d7s]

Hi Ricky! Thanks for tha great video👏 And I really like your PO case…!👀 Where did you get that??

[@matthewwilson3673]

bought that xpander pack a couple months ago, shit slaps

[@chadharrod5246]

How about just using rechargeable amazon basics batteries ?

[@minimal.camera]

That what he was using, he says so in the video. Rechargeables still aren't perfectly reliable

[@Sick1982]

Just use the 3V output of an arduino :x

[@takeiteasy6346]

you killed it

[@peladoclaus]

I always watch RT videos..but this one "power adapter"... all I could think of is the "darjeeing limited" .. half the movie the guy is looking for his power adapter. :D

[@CN3Music]

The ending LOL been there wit the 33 :(

[@dillipphunbar7924]

excellent! jammin along with muh microfreak

[@musicstudy1760]

*laughs in rechargeable AAA batteries*

[@jthorpe4droid]

Awesome video, and love the case that is really cool.

[@congelaosurf]

been there! XD It was a nice tune anyway

[@slowbass]

Great, Now I gotta go find where I put my PO's Lol

[@BossHatts]

@ 15:20 = bANGGIN' !

[@leewightman8619]

They should have put a memory card reader in it for more voices

[@ReketSquad1]

Great mate! thanks to tutorial!

[@kristjan2674]

This is epic!

[@beatjuiceworldwide1560]

Went on Amazon and got one of those power after adapters for 15 bucks they want like 40 bucks from that kickstart company.

[@vertigev]

Wait, how did you duplicate the sound to get the ability to play the kick and high hat on the same drum program?? Aren't all the sounds on the same mute group? Thanks!

[@d3aph]

I've gone and done deleted samples one too many times on my PO-33.

[@WillisZzz]

What kind of button caps are those? Soft or clicky?

[@DannyTaurus]

Those lil boxes look way fun and cool - until I see you delete samples like that 😵 Studio Worst Nightmare! I guess you could be recording all the audio that comes out so you can do a cut-n-paste rescue job later? 🤔

[@RickyTinez]

haha oh well. i just have done things like that long enough that i know i'll be able to make something better eventually! No Sunk Costs. Anchor free studio

[@nickw2726]

Nice! you should try koala sampler on ipad)

[@drumatic]

Digitakt ios update video, coming soon? 🙏

[@ea5e95]

What??!! Yes! Do want!

[@nicolascarta2626]

Great one

[@SteveSatori]

Yo Ricky, are you ever gonna cover the Koala Sampler app?

[@MesGuided]

Would love to see it!! 🙏🙏

[@leewightman8619]

Think I'm gonna buy a k.o p.o as I can't afford an MPC I do have the bandlab sampler on my phone what is pretty good but I want a hardware sampler

[@BeniRoseMusic]

Yo why have I not seen a PO case with an acrylic front before?? I've wanted to print one or get a few before but I already struggle to remember what button does what when I can still see the labels!

[@smacksalad]

Dich Studio PO cases. I had the same problem as you until I found those cases. Clear solid acrylic.

[@BeniRoseMusic]

@@smacksalad awesome thanks!

[@PHeMoX]

The PO-33 MKII needs an undo button, lol...

[@christianschmidt9796]

Did you add some tiny silence in the beginning of the synth sample when you made it? It sounds like it comes a bit later than the drums. Or can you trigger it unquantized on the PO33?

[@leewightman8619]

Is that tiny mini mpc functional?

[@goldfishy]

Anyone know which three XPANDER samples he is using at 6:08?

[@goldfishy]

Found them! At least the first two are accurate I believe. 1. Patch 10-CO (at 3x speed) 2. Patch 9-M9-1 (at 3x speed) 3. Patch 1-M9-0 (at 3x speed)

[@goldfishy]

Those patches/speed aren't exact. I ended up having to do FX > TONE > Pitch Adjust them down to match the pitch that he is playing. Then it all worked.

[@smashSpikeMC]

accidently deletes lol TE be like its not a bug its a feature

[@stockholm1752]

It’s great that the adapter saves on batteries. ♻️ But man, another endorsement of 3D printing?

[@HammyHavoc]

What's wrong with 3D printing? There's plenty of uses for it, and this is coming from someone that built their own CNC mill.

[@stockholm1752]

@@HammyHavoc So, we should all have a means of producing plastic. At home. Thinking that it will be recycled just as fast as we can pump it out. 🚫⚠️⛔️

[@HammyHavoc]

@@stockholm1752 Sorry, but you are so misinformed and out of touch. Plastics are a fraction of what makes 3D printing such an interesting thing. There are so many different kinds of 3D printing too. Educate yourself: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing_processes Living cells, metals, carbon fibre, resin, graphene, even food, and more can all be 3D printed. Furthermore, filament recyclers are readily available, meaning you can melt down failed or unwanted prints into a new spool of filament to use again. This is very common, spools of filament are relatively expensive for most people with an extrusion-based 3D printer at home. I've been part of multiple environmental conservation and environmental protection documentaries. As the son of two tree-hugging hippies, I love the environment. I used to spout the same nonsense when I was uninformed and had the kneejerk response of parroting information I'd "learned" from others, but the reality was that I wasn't in possession of the facts about 3D printing, and neither are you! As a hobby, I recycle metals and unwanted jewellery by melting them down, and I then 3D print wax models to do lost-wax casting. I make everything from spares for machines to jewellery to parts to use in open source hardware builds.

[@stockholm1752]

@@HammyHavoc I remain skeptical, but I’ll look into it.

[@DrFearCo]

You’d have to make sure not to plug this battery replacement into a device where the batteries are in series.

[@RobotSnake]

Yeah, the 3 month battery life is total bullshit and this is an absolutely needed upgrade. Glad someone came along and fixed this terrible inconvenience.

[@JamesRamboPearce]

I'm getting a 404 on the PO sample pack, anyone have the right link?

[@JamesRamboPearce]

www.rickytinez.com/merch/1ncxgryfti6odj0gr45w2kl8p5xb85 from another comment if anyone's missing it :)

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Tennergy Premium Pro rechargeable batteries are highly rated and reasonably priced for those seeking that route.

[@salvadorvillanueva148]

Yo Ricky the link for the pack you put in the description is broken 😞

[@RickyTinez]

my bad! here we go - www.rickytinez.com/merch/1ncxgryfti6odj0gr45w2kl8p5xb85

[@op-1g.s]

It kinda hurt at the end tho 🥺

[@guy8029]

I asked this question over on Free Beat’s channel, but was just wondering what anybody would recommend as the best starting PO? I’m open to any suggestions. I’m interested in the PO 33 but as a newbie it seems daunting. Thanks!

[@amberruby4896]

Get the 33! You will not regret, I had never even touched a synth before I bought mine and after a couple sessions and videos like this you will get the hang surprisingly quick. Warning though it WILL lead to being completely obsessed haha

[@smacksalad]

The 33 or the Tonic, I'd say. Those are the ones I love. Both can make some strange kits and rhythms 😊

[@amberruby4896]

@@smacksalad I feel like I gotta get my hands on a tonic too

[@smacksalad]

@@amberruby4896 I feel those are the two PO's that are most useful but then i already liked the microtonic vsti, and I wanted a portable sampler. The rest of the PO range don't do much for me tbh 😊

[@amberruby4896]

@@smacksalad I really wanna get a sub too, but the 33 will have to do for now till I got some spare change. To me it's the perfect all-rounder if you can only afford one

[@davidmay268]

At least it's not just me doing shit like that